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The Philadelphia Phillies used the longball, home run robbing defense, and excellent starting pitching enroute to a 3-1 win over…

The Philadelphia Phillies are—hopefully—bound for a destination not visited since October 7, 2011. The MLB postseason looms for the Phillies…

In a rare post August 2 trade, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired veteran reliever Vinny Nittoli from the Toronto Blue…

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. The Philadelphia Phillies sit one-game up in the wild card and should focus on starting pitching for the stretch run.

Four Philadelphia Phillies prospects have found themselves on the prestigious Baseball America Top 100 Prospect List.  Their names should be familiar to Phillies fans: Andrew Painter, Mick Abel, Logan O’Hoppe, and Griff McGarry.  All four have been the talk of the minors this season and all four are worth paying attention to as the MLB trade deadline approaches.

By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Big news in South Philly! No, not the renaming of a mediocre cheesesteak…

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, moved from starter to reliever and it reignited his career. Appel is likely to make his Major League Baseball debut over the weekend against the San Diego Padres.

Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft, has been promoted to the Big Leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. Appel will be available out of the Phillies bullpen on Saturday against the San Diego Padres.

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels is reportedly looking to make a comeback for the 2023 MLB season. Hamels, who won the 2008 World Series MVP Award, hasn’t thrown a pitch in the Major Leagues since September 2020.

Jersey Shore BlueClaws pitcher Griff McGarry struck out a career high 13 in the ‘Claws 5-3 win over Brooklyn. McGarry is the 8th ranked prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies system according to MLB.

By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Tuesday night was a massive night in Binghamton, NY.  Fans turned out in…

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper has been unveiled as one of the top votegetters in the National League. Harper leads all National League designated hitters in votes for the MLB All Star Game in Los Angeles.

Reading Fightin’ Phils catcher Logan O’Hoppe has been added to MLB’s Top 100 Prospect list. The 22-year old is leading Reading in multiple categories including home runs, RBI’s, and batting average.

Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew The first time Roy Halladay and Josh Johnson faced off on the mound was May 29, 2010. Roy…